Joe Hart worried by points deficit

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has admitted that the gap between his side and Premier League leaders Manchester United is getting too big.

Champions City slipped nine points behind their local rivals on Sunday with a 2-2 draw with Liverpool at home.

"Unfortunately it's a big gap and it's getting too big for our liking but we've got to move forward," Hart told talkSPORT.

"We've put ourselves in a worse position than we would like to be but we know we'll always be [in the title race]."

City continue the defence of their title on Saturday when they travel to Southampton.